About Petroleum And Mechanical Engineering in University of Salford
A steady supply of energy is crucial to everyday life. Despite the growth of renewable sources, the world is still reliant on petrochemical supplies to support homes and businesses. Blending classical mechanical engineering content, with the specialisms connected to oil and gas production engineering, this unique Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering degree course will equip you with the knowledge and skills, so you're ready to build a career in the global petrochemical industry.
Salford is a leading regional UK centre for engineering. A gateway to professional status, our petroleum and mechanical engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), and the Energy Institute (EI), so you'll be educated to the highest industry standards.
Delivered over three years – or four with a placement year, you’ll study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class engineer. With a focus on real-world problems solving, you'll explore how to apply using technology to find solutions for petrochemicial-related engineering challenges.
You will:
- Develop professional knowledge, design and analytical skills towards Chartered Engineer status
- Learn about the social, legal and environmental issues associated with petrochemical engineering
- Understand the complex issues in the process, design and management of the related petrochemicals and mechanical engineering industries
- Complete experiments and project work in specialised spray and chemical engineering laboratories
- Choose to take an industry placement year to increase your professional engineering skills
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
| Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
| Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
| International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
| PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
| Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
| Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
| Degree |
Score |
| Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
| International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
| Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
